Citizens Military Training Camp - Defender Yearbook (Camp Meade, MD)

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THE DEFENDER 2ND BN., 34'rn INrAN'rRv CHAMPIONSHIP CMTC BASEBALL TEAM A FAVORITE OFFICER Major Blood is the man behind the men who made the wheels go round for the CMTC,s as far as recreation was concerned. No one except those in his office ever saw him a great deal, but that was because he was always on the job, planning and arranging activities for the boys. Every motion picture shown, every dance held, every excursion made to nearby cities and places of interest was due to the efforts of the Major as the Recreation Officer of Camp Meade. Baseball, track, boxing and all other sports came under his own department and were ably taken care of. The swimming pool, without which we should have been lost on those un- forgetably hot days, was supervised by the Major and his assistants. Every Hostess House-Midway, White House, ROTC, 12th and 34th-was under his wing. In fact, if Major Blood should have suddenly been removed from Camp Meade by evil genii, the boys would never have gotten along just the same, for what would they have done without their show to go to in the evening? WVe owe much to Major Blood for our pleasant stay in Camp and hope that he will have charge of things again next year. Rrcrcalion Offirrr MAJOIK K. T. B1.ooD ' Page Om' llundrrd F orly-fsren - - - N- - - - ' vv . vv . . W .v E M I E nv. . . . .v v.v.v.v.v.v.vmvmv.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v. . mv. .v.

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' T HCE DWEYFIE NCD E R t at Five boxing bouts for the regular army personnel were conducted every Tuesday evening in the Liberty Theatre. ffl TENNIS Eleven tennis courts were constructed before the opening of Camp. These courts were allotted to the several organizations and were constantly in use during the- entire afternoons. A tennis tournament was held on the afternoons of July 21st, 22nd and 23rd. This was held to determine the singles and doubles championship of the CMTC. Much interest was displayed during the tournament and winners were presented with prizes in the form of silver cups. It is recommended that before the opening of next yearis camp that at least eight concrete courts be constructed in order that the large number of tennis players may be accommodated and in additions so that in wet weather when the dirt courts are unht for use, the concrete courts may be played on and the non-interruption of tennis may be assured. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST The special efficiency test as contained in Bulletin No. 3, YV. D., March 17, 1923, was conducted during the camp. In the manner of the conduct of these tests, it was found to be more expeditious to have the work take place by battalions extending over a period of five days, instead of running through the entire group in one day. These tests were conducted without any serious interruptions and the necessary reports were submitted without any delay. The results of the tests at this camp are submitted in a separate communication. The grand average for the entire camp exceeded that of last year by 4.5 points. It is recommended that sufficient copies of 'Bulletin No. 3, W. D., March 17, 1923, be distributed among those officers who are to conduct these tests so that each oflicer may have a copy and be thoroughly conversant with its provisions before the tests start. PUBLICITY The publicity which was given to athletics by the Baltimore and Washington papers was most extensive and complete in every way. Reporters and 'photographers came to every large athletic event and the results of competitions were Written up in several papers even to minute details. It was most gratifying to be assured that the press was back of the CMTC movement and was doing everything to stimulate and further the success of the camp. It is recommended that Camp Athletic Ofiicers in future camps identify themselves perfonally with the sporting editors of Baltimore and Washington papers so that extensive publicity pertaining to all athletic activities may be assured. A VESPER SERVICE AT A CMTC Page On: Ilundred Forty-.fir v v v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v v.v.v.v.v.vmvmv.v.v.v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v.v G M I C v.v.v vN.v.mv-v.mv-v.v.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.vmv-v.v,v.v.v.v. .v.v v v v

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0 THE DEFENDER THE CHAPLAIN At one time in the history of the Army the Chaplain was considered a nuisance , but as years roll by he has become a real factor, yea verily, an inspirer on the parapet . The Chaplain has, in addition to his faithful ministry, preaching and teaching the word of God, a multiplicity of other duties to perform. He cares for the soldiers' welfare, morally, spiritually and financially, he is everything from a preacher to a banker and is to the soldier, a father and mother. The Chaplain must emphasize the positive right-thinking and right-acting, the Chap- lain is the great inspirer and multiplies his life, even in his own generation, and cheats the grave by living on in the lives of others long after his bones have been turned to dust. The short-sighted, cold-blooded utilitarian may sneer at enthusiasm and cry, Why this waste?,' He may denounce it as hysteria or fanaticism but it is on the wings of in- spiration that man has risen to the highest peaks of achievement. There is a Peter the Hermit behind every Crusade and a gallant encourager on the parapet at every heroic charge. The cynic, sitting in his arm-chair where shells never burst, may define him as a 'fellow who lost his head', but the soldiers who followed him over the parapet called him a hero. And it is a promise that the Lord of all will not forget the inspirers when He rewards the doers. When the battle is over, they, too, shall have a share in the decorations of the King. - The Christian Church has a supreme opportunity-the Hnest history has provided. But it must prepare for it, and the only adequate preparation is a fresh study of the life and teaching of Christ. This must be free from both prejudice and cowardicc. NVe must obey His commands as a primative obeys his Captain, no matter where they may lead or what sacrifices they may involve. Our soldiers go to mutilation and death at the word of a Second Lieutenant. Shall we shrink from an equal loyalty to Christ? Without such obedience there can be no leadership for the Church and she will fail to win the allegiance of our chivalrous soldiers. The Church must lure the brave and noble and they must be enccpuraged to sally forth redressing wrongs, protecting virtue, and delivering the op- presse . Page Om, Hundred Forty-right Q - A a o . s a u u n 1 A u Q 0 A 0 A nYYaYsYN'Vo ' Y E1 E M I C Y-Y-VVValYaYAY1U:YnY.YuYAYavufsvIslY-YAYAVAUUY-YAWY-YQEWYsYeVnV4Y.YYY!